Bryan Weekly Eagle Notice and Rate Card
Bryan Weekly Eagle lists masthead details with editors and advertising rates. It notes Bryan Texas distribution in Brazos County, and mentions Associated Press membership and rights. The piece reads like a publisher’s notice with pricing for mail subscriptions and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Temas
Associated Press
Woll
Texas Daily Press
Mercamtno Bank Buing
Dallas
Texas
Madison Ave
New York
N. Y
Association
Chicago
Reforestation Urged by Railroads and Bankers
An awakening on reforestation gains support from the Pennsylvania Railroad appeal for fire prevention and timber use. Louisiana Bankers Association adds a mortgage clause to protect forests. A Duluth mill decline highlights loss of industry and urge policy action. The Chronicle plans further editorial focus.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Louisiana Bankers’ Association
Timberman
Portland
Ore
Duluth
Chronicle
Texas Forest News
College Station
State Department of Forestry
Texas Forestry Association
The
Houston Chronicle
Women Prefer Drudgery to Monotony in Home Life
A Denton Record Chronicle survey of about 500000 American homes finds the average woman prefers drudgery to monotony and favors luxuries like automobiles radios and telephones over basic conveniences. The piece notes men also prefer luxuries to debt and play to work, highlighting domestic ties to outside interests.
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Denton Record Chronicle
Halfway Ethics & Methods in Cotton Work
A compact critique argues that half-hearted cotton practices equal a 50 50 split with conscience. It warns that half-way methods lead to only partial success and moral compromise.
A New Year Message on Active and Pure Service
A call to a year of happiness through active service to every person, emphasizing pure, self sacrificing and unselfish effort for both the great and the small.
Covet as a life theme: dictionary insight and paradox
The text notes covet as to want and suggests many lives revolve around desire. It frames covetousness as a pervasive motive, implying ambition, envy, and shortage drive actions in everyday existence.
Opening of the Year Call to Charity and Gratitude
A dawn message urges humility and aid to the less fortunate and a church in ashes. It appeals for liberal contributions to support the congregation, invoking biblical references and the idea that generosity multiplies blessings for both giver and receiver.
Talk of the Good Things in Texas and Community Pride
A call to constructive talk in Bryan and across Texas to boost pride in the state and local communities. Encourages starting discussions to inspire collective action and positive efforts, dismissing destructive talk.
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Texas
H. Mayes
Bryan
Better cotton on fewer acres slogan urged
Greenville Banner discusses farm slogans urging Texas farmers to focus on high quality staple cotton to maximize profits on limited acreage. Emphasis on improving fiber quality alongside reduced cultivated area for better returns.
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Hunt County
Greenville Banner
Texas
Old Brazos County Foresees Good 1926 Crops
The old timers say a north wind and rain on New Year’s Day signal a bountiful crop. Brazos County experienced both, and the community backs this traditional judgment as a sign of a strong harvest ahead.
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Old Brazos County
Brazos
Poultry Raising Promises Prosperity in Brazos County
In Brazos County farmers are urged to view poultry as a reliable business rather than a side line. Local supporters include Mrs. R. Franze of Kurten Miss Mary Locke of Tabor and Mrs. Waldo Walker near Aang M. College along with many others who testify to its value.
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Brazos County
R. Franze
Kurten
Mary Locke
Tabor
Waldo Walker
Aang M. College
Pro Verbs and Proverbs A Linguistic Play
A short reflection on how speakers treat pro verbs as if they were proverbs, noting the similarity in wise sounding phrases and the misnomer of calling them pro verbs. The piece contrasts traditional proverbs with modern spoken variants and hints at language playful misuse.
Riddle: Something that leads to a coveted future
A concise riddle noting a pathway to a desired future accessible to many but kept by few, referencing the Ten Commandments as the guiding set of rules.
The Difference Between Price Paid and Value Received
A concise truism on value noting that the gap between payment and benefit equals the sting felt by consumers when expectations fall short. It emphasizes the cost versus benefit in everyday purchases and decision making.
Local Laughing Habit Struggles Across Days
The text notes repeated attempts to laugh and break a habit across 1925 and many days to come. It reflects on difficulty in changing routines and the persistence of humor over time.
Pay Your Poll Tax Before 23 Days Pass
Urges citizens to pay the poll tax within twenty three days to maintain voting eligibility and become a full-fledged American citizen without delay.
A Suggested Farming Program For Year of 1926
The article outlines a 1926 Texas farming program emphasizing self reliance, soil improvement, diversified crops, livestock development, and efficient farm management. It urges producing own food, maintaining laying hens and dairy cows, raising hogs, and using soil conservation, terraces, and crop rotation to boost yields and stability. It warns against overreliance on a single cash crop and promotes canning, storage, and coordinated efforts with A&M College.
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Texas
A. and M. College
Weekly Temperature and Rainfall Report from Texas College
A Texas A and M College of Texas entomology division report shows the past week’s averages with minimums near freezing and maximums about seven degrees above. Rain totals occur mainly around December 29 to January 3 totaling 1.89 inches. The sun returned today after over ten days with limited sunshine.
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Division of
Entomology
A. and
M. College of Texas
F. L. Thomas
Tugurs
Decor
Nsec Ekanes
Oil Stove Fire Burns Mrs Birdsong at Lavinder Home
Fire in J F Lavinder kitchen on 28rd street near Robinson Avenue caused burns to Mrs Mary Birdsong sister of Mrs Lavinder. Bryan Volunteer Fire Department put out the blaze with chemicals. One room damaged but losses likely under 100 dollars.
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J. F. Lavinder
28Rd Street
Robinson Avenue
Allen Academy
Mary Birdsong
Lavinder
Bryan Volunteer Fire Department
Local visitors from Reliance tour Bryan today
Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Smith of the Reliance community were among the visitors in Bryan today.
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B. P. Smith
Reliance
Bryan
Texas Energy and Industry Highlights
Texas leads in fuel oil and natural gas fired electricity use with 1.299 billion cubic feet of gas and 187 255 barrels of fuel oil in October. It hosts the largest wool market in San Angelo and produces red ochre sent to Paris for lipstick. The natural gas boom links major cities, transmission lines expand 400 000 kilowatts of plant capacity, and the capitol’s vast size and 40 year land trade value are noted.
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Texas
State Capitol
Eberstadt Returns Home From Christmas Vacation
Sam E. Eberstadt secretary of the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce came home by early train Sunday from Jefferson Texas where he spent a holiday vacation with his family. He reports a splendid visit and his mother is in good health and spirits, a welcome note to all who know her.
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Sam E. Eberstadt
Bryan and Brazos County
D Mike Buys Saddlery Stock From Parks Company
The harness and saddlery stock of E F Parks Company was sold to D Mike who moved the stock from the building and quickly resold most of it. He cut prices substantially and offered farmers strong bargains that drew quick purchases.
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E. F. Parks Company
D. Mike
Singer District Agency Relocated to Bryan
The division agency of the Singer Sewing Machine Company moves to Bryan to cover Brazos and six adjoining counties under T. A. Satterwhite. Headquarters will be in the Sam Loren building on North Main Street. Representative Irvin oversees installation of Satterwhite as district supervisor.
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Singer Sewing Machine Company
Bryan
Brazos
T. A. Satterwhite
Sam Loren
North Main Street
Oriental Cafe
Irvin
Mr. Satterwhite
Fritz Schultz Jr Buried in Kurten Funeral at Home
Funeral services for Fritz Schultz Jr aged 11 were held at the Schultz home in Kurten with Rev J J Kasiskie officiating. He died Sunday morning after treatment in Marlin and burial followed in Kurten cemetery. J J Vandiver of Steep Hollow reported muddy roads in Bryan today.
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Fritz Schultz, Sr
Kurten
Fritz, Jr
Marlin
Bryan
J. J. Kasiskie
J. J. Vandiver
Negroes From Mooring Farm Returned Home
Ed Harris, owner of a large plantation near Abilene, brought back about thirty enslaved workers to the Seth Mooring plantation in the Brazos Bottom at Steele's Store. Harris had previously taken them to Fisher County to pick cotton, and County Agent C. L. Benson vouched for the crop and feed farm. Harris also noted abundant feed to last into next year and was visiting relatives in Bryan, including W. L. Powers.
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Ed Harris
Abilene
Fisher County
Bryan
Seth
Brazos Bottom
Steele
Harris
Mr. Harris
C. L. Benson
Fisher
District Court Opens February Eighth in Brazos County
The Brazos County district court will open Monday morning February 8 with Judge W C Davis presiding. County Attorney Oak McKenzie notes a busy session ahead, including the Felker case about a large shortage in Experiment Station books at A and M College, numerous liquor cases, few murders, about eight to ten misdemeanors, and the usual divorce docket.
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Brazos County
W. C. Davis
Oak McKenzie
Felker
Experiment Station
A. and M. College
Davis
Senior B Y P U Honors at College Avenue Church
The Senior B Y P U of College Avenue Baptist Church was entertained in the district courthouse room. About thirty young people joined in games led by Ruth Wilcox, Mrs. Roy S Mollomon, and W. S. Barron. Chaperones included Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Dansby, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Barron, and Rev. and Mrs. Roy S. Hollomon. Light refreshments followed.
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College Avenue
New Home for Bryan Fire Site Rebuilds on Edge Property
Mr and Mrs John Edge have let a contract for a modern bungalow on the former home site burned during Christmas week. Work has begun and the Edge family occupies a tent cottage nearby until completion.
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John Edge
River Oaks Couple and Miss Trant Visit Bryan Today
Mr. and Mrs. George G. Foster and Miss Eva Trant of River Oaks on the Brazos were in Bryan today.
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George G. Foster
Eva Trant
River Oaks
Brazos
Bryan
Stop That Itching Remedy Ad Claims Relief
An advertisement promises a Blue Star Remedy will end intense itching from eczema and other skin conditions in children. It asserts deep skin penetration, fast relief, no clothing staining, and a pleasant odor, describing it as superior to ordinary remedies.
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ROMA
Vick
Ady
How Doctors Treat Colds and the Flu
An old medical advertisement explains Calotabs as a overnight remedy for colds and grippe. It claims calomel and salts are purified into tablets that purge without nausea. One or two Calotabs at bedtime with water supposedly clears the cold by morning. A family package with directions costs 25 cents at drug stores.
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Chas. H. Alvord
Exetension Service A. and
Virginia
Thomas Jefferson
France
Houdon
Benjamin Franklin
Jefferson
America
Washington
Houden
San Angelo
Paris
Electric Plants
S. E. Eberstadt
Singer District Agency
Fritz Schultz, Jr
College Avenue Church
Smith Drug Co
the Eagle
Lower
Rio Grande Valley
Gulf Coast Lines
C. W. Strain
Houston, Texas
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